First published 2001
Bill Pronzini's "All the Long Years" opens with Jack Mullen, a former private investigator, living a solitary existence, haunted by the mistakes of his past. When an old acquaintance from his investigative days reappears, seeking Mullen's help in a personal matter, Mullen finds himself drawn back into a world he thought he had left behind. As he delves deeper into the case, Mullen is forced to confront the demons that have been tormenting him for years, and the choices that have shaped his life. With a taut, atmospheric narrative, Pronzini weaves a powerful story of regret, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.
Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: haunted-past, redemption-arc
210 pages · Paperback · Five Star